OpenAQ MCP Server for Claude Code 9 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add OpenAQ as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.
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claude mcp add openaq --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About OpenAQ MCP Server
Connect OpenAQ, the world's largest open air quality database, to any AI agent and monitor real-time pollution levels, track air quality trends, and access data from thousands of monitoring stations globally through natural language.
Claude Code registers OpenAQ as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 9 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where OpenAQ data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Live Monitoring — Get the latest PM2.5, O3, NO2, SO2, and CO readings from any location worldwide
- Historical Analysis — Query time-series measurement data with date range filters for trend analysis
- Location Discovery — Browse monitoring stations by country, city, or geographic area
- Sensor Tracking — View active sensor devices and their measurement parameters
- Parameter Reference — Look up all measurable air quality parameters with units and classifications
- Global Coverage — Access data from 100+ countries with thousands of active monitoring locations
The OpenAQ MCP Server exposes 9 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect OpenAQ to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the OpenAQ MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using OpenAQ
Ask Claude: "Using OpenAQ, show me...". 9 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the OpenAQ MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with OpenAQ through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using OpenAQ tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
OpenAQ + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the OpenAQ MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed OpenAQ tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query OpenAQ nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe OpenAQ outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query OpenAQ status endpoints and alert on anomalies
OpenAQ MCP Tools for Claude Code (9)
These 9 tools become available when you connect OpenAQ to Claude Code via MCP:
get_countries
Includes location counts and city counts per country. List countries with monitoring stations
get_latest_measurements
Useful for getting current air quality status without querying full history. Get latest measurements per location
get_location_by_id
Get details for a specific location
get_locations
Filter by country, city, parameter, or geographic bounding box. Returns location details including coordinates, sensor counts, and whether the station is an official monitor. List air quality monitoring locations
get_measurements
Filter by location, parameter, date range, and value range. Returns readings with timestamps. Get historical air quality measurements
get_parameter_by_id
Get details for a specific parameter
get_parameters
5, PM10, O3 (ozone), NO2, SO2, CO, etc. Includes units and whether each is a core parameter. List measurable air quality parameters
get_sensor_by_id
Get details for a specific sensor
get_sensors
Filter by location, parameter type, or active status. List air quality sensors
Example Prompts for OpenAQ in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with OpenAQ immediately.
"What's the current PM2.5 level in São Paulo, Brazil?"
"Which countries have the most air quality monitoring stations?"
"Show me ozone (O3) measurements from the last 24 hours in Paris."
Troubleshooting OpenAQ MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting OpenAQ to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
OpenAQ + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating OpenAQ MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect OpenAQ with your favorite client
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Connect OpenAQ to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 9 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.